Inspection of Slings, Lifting Devices, and Rigging Equipment

“Rigging equipment for material handling shall be inspected prior to use on each shift and as necessary during its use to ensure that it is safe. Defective rigging equipment shall be removed from service.”- OSHA 1926.251(a)(1)

Fabric and cable slings are widely employed in our shops to lift and move bundles of bar stock in particular, as well as scrap totes, pallets, and other equipment when needed.

They often carry weights as much as 5 tons. over valuable equipment, and in the vicinity of employees.

A failed sling could cause thousands, or hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage as well as potential injuries.

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